Focus on job creation to eradicate poverty
KUCHING: Poverty can be eradicated through creation of jobs to enhance the resilience and long-term sustainability of the country’s development in the future. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (Unimas) Prof Datuk Dr Madeline Berma said there was growing concern that the aspirations of the country’s middle class were not being met. “This is an issue that is […]
Let’s focus on National Recovery Plan
KUCHING: A political truce is crucial to ensure that the first sitting of Malaysia’s Parliament this year focuses on the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly on moving forward and the exit strategy. Sibuti MP Lukanisman Awang Sauni added that political ideologies and intentions must be put aside during the five-day special sitting. He said the sitting provided […]
Covid-19, NRP should be parliament’s focus
KUCHING: Finding ways to combat the Covid-19 pandemic and implement the National Recovery Plan (NRP) successfully must be the central focus of parliament, says a political analyst. Associate Professor Dr Neilson Ilan Mersat said cooperation between the government and the opposition was pertinent. “The focus of the special (Parliament) sitting is Covid-19, but of course, […]
Focus on Covid-19 first, election later
KUCHING: Locals here are in full support of Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) view that holding a state election amid the Covid-19 pandemic is risky. New Sarawak Tribune spoke to members of the public in a survey on Sunday (May 16), who were of the opinion that focus should be on curbing the spread of Covid-19 […]
Saberkas focuses on youth development
SIBU: Saberkas is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) focused on youth development, and not a political platform. Saberkas vice-president Michael Tiang said this when met at a bubur lambuk (porridge) distribution at Masjid Darul Firdaus in the Pelawan state constituency here last Sunday (May 2). “Saberkas is more about empowering youths in the state through various […]
Recoda to focus on five areas in anti-graft plan
KUCHING: Regional Corridor Development Authority (Recoda) will focus on five priority areas exposed to risk and opportunity for corruption in its Organisational Anti-Corruption Plan (OACP) for the next five years. These fields are procurement, project management, finance, administration, and investment promotion, which are amongst the 28 total risks identified during an OACP workshop facilitated by […]
Focus on curbing pandemic
KUCHING: A political analyst says that focus should be on how best to curb the Covid-19 pandemic in the state in light of moves by the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government to appeal to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to lift the emergency in the state to pave way for the 12th state Election. Universiti Malaya […]
Emergency reduces political tension, focuses on addressing worsening Covid-19 pandemic
KUALA LUMPUR: The proclamation of emergency at a time when the Covid-19 pandemic is worsening, along with the endless politicking in the country, is regarded timely to ensure the safety and survival of the people, according to constitutional experts. They opined that with the proclamation of emergency, the focus, from now on, will be one […]
Ministry to focus on micro, informal traders
KUCHING: The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Medac) will continue to focus on assisting micro and informal traders as well as entrepreneurs affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said based on a study conducted by the ministry, although there were various assistance/stimulus packages that have been channelled by […]
Bidayuh must focus on goals to benefit community
KUCHING: Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) must remain as an apolitical organisation, said its chief advisor Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong. He pointed out this was important in order to enable members of the Bidayuh community to work together in the spirit of ‘1 Bidayuh’ without any political pressure and influence. As such, he advised […]